Collection of loose sheets containing predominantly English poems, much of it political, compiled by John Gibson. ca. 1623-1711.

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Collection of loose sheets containing predominantly English poems, much of it political, compiled by John Gibson. ca. 1623-1711.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/54872180

Comprises 85 English poems, many of them political or satirical, and a few in Latin. Some of the poems by Richard Graham, Viscount Preston, are possibly autograph.

1 box containing 106 ff., manuscript.

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Brotherton Library, University of Leeds

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SNAC Resource ID: 7682909

Brotherton Library, University of Leeds

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Preston, Richard Graham, Viscount, 1648-1695

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Richard Graham, 1st Viscount Preston (1648-1695), was a British politician and diplomat. In 1675, he was elected MP for Cockermouth, Cumberland. In 1682 he became envoy extraordinary to the court of France. Preston returned to England at the accession of James II. In 1685 he was again elected MP for Cumberland; sworn a member of the privy council; and became chancellor to the queen-dowager. In 1687 he was made Lord Lieutenant of Cumberland and Westmoreland. In 1688 he became Lord President of th...

Gibson, John, fl. 1711.

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John Gibson (fl. 1711), apparently of Welburn, North Yorkshire, is not otherwise known. From the guide to the Collection of loose sheets containing predominantly English poems, much of it political, compiled by John Gibson, ca. 1623-1711, (Leeds University Library) ...